Vishwakarma Yojana & Lakhpati Didi Scheme
Context: In the recent Independence Day address, the Prime Minister unveiled two significant initiatives aimed at empowering artisans and women’s self-help groups (SHGs) across India. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Vishwakarma Yojana: Empowering Artisans and Craftsmen Key Features: Recognition and Identity: Financial Support: Budget Allocation: Skill Training and Tools: […]
Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme
Context: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) added 20.27 lakh new members under the Employees State Insurance Scheme in June. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Scheme Features and Benefits of the ESI scheme Broadly, the benefits under this scheme are categorized under two categories: Complete […]
Floodwatch App
Context: Recently, the Chairman of Central Water Commission (CWC) launched the mobile application, “FloodWatch. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Floodwatch App: Enhancing Flood Preparedness Key Features: Real-time Flood Situation: Flood Monitoring and Forecasting: Location-specific Forecast: Utilizing Advanced Technologies: Importance: User-friendly Interface: Central Water Commission: Key Facts Core Responsibilities: Leadership […]
About SAMUDRA App
Context: Recently, Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) launched a new mobile application called SAMUDRA for seafarers and the fishing community. Relevance: GS II: Government Policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About SAMUDRA App: Key Features: Importance: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services -Source: The Hindu
A-HELP Programme
Context: Recently, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying unveiled the ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme in the State of Gujarat. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: A-HELP’ Programme: Empowering Women for Livestock Assistance Key Roles and Responsibilities: About the Rashtriya Gokul Mission […]
Graphene-Aurora Program
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) Secretary launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ at a function in Maker Village Kochi, Kerala. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: Graphene-Aurora Program Objectives: Significance: Graphene: Remarkable Properties and Characteristics Source and Composition: Exceptional Attributes: Transparency and Impermeability:
One District One Product wall
Context: The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has collaborated with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to unveil the captivating ‘ODOP Wall’ in a bid to showcase India’s diverse and exceptional craft heritage. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative: […]
The SC Handbook: A Tool for Countering Stereotypes
Context: The Supreme Court has launched a handbook that contains a glossary of gender unjust terms and suggests alternative words and phrases which may be used. Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: About the News SC Handbook Purpose and Content: Identification of Stereotypical Language: Quotations from Judgments: Promotion of Alternative […]
About The BOCW Scheme
Context: Recently, the Minister of Labour and Employment provided valuable insights into the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996 during a written reply in the Rajya Sabha. Relevance: GS II: Government schemes Dimensions of the Article: Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of […]
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA)
Context: 14 States and Union Territories are yet to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education, mandating the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) to avail funds for the next three years, under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA). Relevance: GS II: Government policies and Interventions Dimensions of the Article: MoU Significance […]